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Synonyms of unadorned

17 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for unadorned is simple. Other synonyms of unadorned are plain, severe, bare, quiet and modest. The opposite of unadorned is gaudy.

Synonyms and similar words for unadorned

adjectiveHaving no additional decoration or embellishment; plain and simple.

  • austereLacking decoration; trivial; not extravagant or gaudy.
  • unembellishedPlain, unadorned, or simple.
  • bareHaving no decoration.
  • chasteSynonym of austere, plain, unextravagant, particularly demure, sexually discreet.
  • inornateNot ornate.
  • modestIntending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
  • plainOrdinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished.
  • quietNot showy; undemonstrative.
  • severeSober, plain in appearance, austere.
  • simpleWithout ornamentation; plain.
  • spartanLacking in decoration and luxury.
  • unextravagantNot extravagant.
  • unornamentedNot ornamented; without ornament.
  • undeckedUnadorned.
  • ungarnishedNot garnished.
  • untrimmedNot adorned with trimmings.
  • unvarnishedNatural, unmodified, unembellished, not exaggerated.

Opposite of unadorned

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Meaning of unadorned

  1. adjective Having no additional decoration or embellishment; plain and simple.

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Questions about synonyms of unadorned

What is another word for unadorned?
Unadorned has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as simple, plain, severe, bare, quiet, modest, austere and spartan.
What is the opposite of unadorned?
The opposite of unadorned is gaudy.
What does unadorned mean?
Unadorned means having no additional decoration or embellishment; plain and simple.

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